Santa Elena San Ignacio Boardwalk Project Back on Track

In February, the Belize Tourism Board held a groundbreaking ceremony for the launch of a boardwalk in the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. The project was to introduce a new park and boardwalk near the Macal River in hopes of increasing tourism activity in the area. However, it was put on hold following the re-election of mayor Earl Trapp, who said that he was never informed of the project’s proceedings. We spoke with Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Anthony Mahler today, who told us that the project is back on track.

 

Britney Gordon

“Sir can you talk about the Santa Elena San Ignacio boardwalk? I know there’s been some disruption to the project due to shifting town council. Can you elaborate on that?”

 

Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations

“We’re working it out. I had a good meeting with Mayor Trapp, and he and I are reasonable people, so we quickly saw eye to eye, and we’re going to work on projects to uplift the communities that you have spoken about or asked about.”

 

Britney Gordon

“So we can anticipate that project will proceed?”

 

Anthony Mahler

“Yes. And more.”